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First thoughts: Obama takes the wheel

 

Published 3/30/2009 by Domenico Montanaro at First Read

From Chuck Todd, Mark Murray, and Domenico Montanaro*** Obama takes the wheel: Before he turns his attention to international affairs and the global economy later this week, President Obama today addresses the subject that has dominated his first 70 days in office: domestic affairs. At 11:00 am ET this morning, he delivers a speech from the White House on the U.S. auto industry. This speech, in which he’ll announce additional aid for the industry, comes just after the White House ousted Rick Wagoner...( read more ) (link)

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